interpretation
/ɪnˌtɜːpɹəˈteɪʃən/
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Also seen as: interpretations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An act of interpreting or explaining something unclear; a translation; a version.
Noun
Examples
The interpretation of a dream, or of an enigma
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A sense given by an interpreter; an exposition or explanation given; meaning.
Noun
Examples
Commentators give various interpretations of the same passage of Scripture.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “interpretation” mean?
An act of interpreting or explaining something unclear; a translation; a version.
Is “interpretation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.